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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1938

Page

8

Wayland Summer Activities Highlight PTA Roundup

The Wayland PTA sponsors a summer round-up with physical exams for junior primary next year to detect disabilities. Mrs. Eicher notes near 100 percent cooperation. Wilbert Graber attends University of Iowa summer session to study music and will teach next year at Buffalo Center schools. Klopfenstein Electrical to rewire school buildings to run on a single circuit and save costs. Guests include James Davison of Parkersburg visiting Supt. Ellis. John Sanders from Wayland High assists with two bands and travels to Monmouth NL. Eva Batlard and Crace Hebel head to University of California summer program for classroom observation.

Wayland Eicher P T. A Wilbert Graber Wayland High School State University of Iowa Wilbert Buffalo Center Kermit Klopfenstein Klopfenstein Electrical Company Ellis James Davison James, Jr Parkersburo Supt. Ellis Davidson Parkersboro John Sanders Iowa City Sanders Monmouth Nl, Where Mr. Sanders Attended College. Eva Batlard Crace Hebel California University of California

Russell Davison Attends Picnic of High School Class

Eureka report shows Russell Davison attending the 1936 Wayland high school class picnic at Oakland Mills. The piece notes various Sunday visitors and family gatherings including Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wasner, Mrs. Amanda Petrazz, Bob, and others in Coppock Washington and Burlington areas.

Carol Benson Eureka Russell Davison Wayland High School Oakland Mills Howard Wasner Earl Nicola Amanda Petrazz Bob Washington Clarchice Benson Coppock Ella Merchant Jean Frey Haskins Lois Merchant Burlington John McKnnoe

Local Residents Visit Over the Weekend

A brief social note records visits among area residents. George Fetes visited John Wagstner on Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs William Sater bury and Irene were Sunday afternoon visitors at the Ed Lukavsky home.

Joseph Wolfer George Fetes John Wagstner William Saterbury Irene Edw Lukavsky

Relatives Celebrate Eighth Anniversary at McConnell Home

A Havre social noting the eighth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harry McConnell. Family members and guests listed include Roy Gordon Clara and John, Charlie McConnell Phyllis Homer Kephart Mildred Lawrence Richard Leet and daughters Arnold Jr Helen Carr Phyllis Carstensen and Mrs. W. L. McConnell. Other local visits and gatherings are mentioned.

Lewis Hering Havre Harry McConnell Roy Gordon Clara John Charlie McConnell Phyllis Homer Kephart Mildred Lawrence Richard Leet Arnold, Jr Helen Carr Phyllis Carstensen W. L. McConnell Floyd Knepp Albert Cy Ward Will McBride John Baer Henry Lanning Philip Gerdees Raymond Dave Statler E. G. Mason Clyle Margaret Jugenheimer Muscatine A. R. Smith Edna Franklin Homer Hunt Lawrence Wilson Ainsworth Missouri Roy Fread Frank Pratt

Obverse of a Coin Fronts Principal Device Description

The obverse describes the coin or medal’s front side that bears the principal device intended for display. It defines the face shown to observers and often includes the main emblem or portrait.

Prairie Flower Prairie Flower and Community Life Notes

Prairie Flower reports Frederic Smith's Arlington assignment with Calif Products in the chemical depart ment and his 1938 U S graduate coworker. The piece covers Lake McBride visits, park improvements, guests at local homes, a community supper for about forty, multiple family gatherings, hay work, and various Sunday visits across families in the Prairie Flower area. Mrs Durst remains in critical condition and local veterinary service was engaged for a farm visit.

Prairie Flower E. L. Smith Frederic Arlington Madison Wis Calif. Products Co U. S Cedar Rapids Lake McBride Roy Finke Everette Velma Finke Washington Davenport Velma Thrasher E. J. Hamilton Iowa City Joseph Russe Gibson Russe Serman Kincaid Keswick Della Neville Richland Mary McGraw Kalona Alice Bureer Germanville Arthur Wiley Earl P. Booth W. D. Booth Merle and Willis Myral Smith Wilfred Smith Sommers W. Smith E. P William Filis Finke Wilbur Ralph Wayre Witthoft Sigourney Ernest Witthoft Mac Dill Smith Donaldson Harry Donaldson Forrest Donaldson Milford Anderson Richard Genia Esther Qoyd Cornick Mount Union Everette Denison Durst Michum Clayde Knapp L. W. Turnivseed L. J. Keifer Richmond

Triple-Thrift G E Refrigerator Delights Washington Households

In 1938 Washington households find the Triple-Thrift G E refrigerator a safe sanitary food storage solution with abundant ice, desserts, and low maintenance costs. Features highlighted include sliding shelves interior lighting 12 freezing speeds finger tip latch and a stainless super-freezer with high insulation efficiency.

Washington General Electric W. L. Rukgaber Gil G-E

Enamel on steel door strips with chrome hardware

Durable baked enamel on rust resistant steel door strips resists warping cracking and odors. Chrome on brass hardware adds attractive design while emphasizing long term durability.

Dr Mendenhall of Boston Visits with Ralph Kelsey

Harmony June 29 Dr Mendenhall of Boston a boyhood friend of Ralph Kelsey visited recently. They went to Crawfordsville and called on friends. Mr and Mrs Ed Heek and children spent Friday in Cedar Rapids with Mr Heek's sister Anna.

Harmony Dr. Mendenhall Boston Ralph Kelsey Crawfordsville Ed Heek Cedar Rapids Mr. Heek Anna Bill Chmelar Nick Schmidtt Frank Mayer Richland Fd Heek Tony Redeker Kalona Ed Florang Frank Florang Mildred Musil Walter Longer Otto Schiebel Chas. Schiebels

Wellington credited with first use of phrase circumstances

The duke of Wellington is credited with coining the line circumstances over which I have no control in reference to his son’s business troubles around 1839 to 1840.

Duke of Wellington

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Wayland PF. T. A McConnell Martha Thrasher J. Edgar Hoover Hollywood J. Edgar G-man Lela Rogers Ginger Rogers Mrs. Rogers Hoover Upkee W. R. Longer Wellington Walter Rukgaber MYA Rukgaber Hardware House of Magic Oanaad North Side Square Washington,owa General Electric Company
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